Apprentice Propulsion Test Tech — Hands-on Rocket Testing

Relativity Space; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an Apprentice Propulsion Test Technician to support engine testing and build/modify test stands at the Stennis, Mississippi site. You will perform installations, checkouts, troubleshooting, and maintenance on test stand hardware and fluid systems.

The role requires basic experience in industrial maintenance or instrumentation, and an associate degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline. Some night shifts, weekends, or travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Basic experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance.
• Experience with instrumentation and data/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, operation checkouts, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test stand equipment.
• Fabricate and install fluid system tubing and hardware; assemble components with sensors.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect valves and regulators; monitor consumables inventory.
• Follow procedures and test instructions; work in shifts including nights/weekends.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Industrial maintenance

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Education

Associates degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Fluid systems

Electronic test equipment

Sensors and instrumentation

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an Apprentice Propulsion Test Technician to support engine testing and build/modify test stands at the Stennis, Mississippi site. You will perform installations, checkouts, troubleshooting, and maintenance on test stand hardware and fluid systems.

The role requires basic experience in industrial maintenance or instrumentation, and an associate degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline. Some night shifts, weekends, or travel may be required.